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Duffel

YC S18

London, GB · Founded 2017 · 55 employees · Hiring · 5 known investors

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Duffel provides APIs and software infrastructure that enable companies to offer flights and hotel bookings to their customers. The platform is designed for travel sellers, including airlines, hospitality businesses, and travel platforms seeking to integrate travel commerce capabilities.

Also known as Duffel Technology, Inc.

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S18)

Duffel was founded in 2017 by Steve Domin.

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Steve DominFounder · CEO
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Alan KennedySoftware Engineer
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Selina DoddsPeople Ops
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Isobelle SmithRecruiter
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Harley ChapmanRecruiter
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Ross GrahamRecruiter
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Tom BatesFounderformer
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Vincent Pastor
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Lyn ValletRecruitingformer
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Lucas Tangrecruiterformer
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Alice LloydRecruiterformer
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Rita CookeChief of Staffformer

Investors · 5

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$30M disclosed across 1 of 2 rounds · 2019

Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.

Founder mafia

4 people who came through Duffel went on to found or lead other companies.

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Legal entities · 1

corporate structure
Duffel Technology, Inc.

Companies House · registry record

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Registered name
DUFFEL HOLDINGS LTD
Company number
14146139
Status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
1 Jun 2022
Registered office
Duo, Level 6, 280 Bishopsgate, London, EC2M 4RB
Nature of business (SIC)
64209 — Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.
Accounts
last made up to 31 Dec 2024 · next due 30 Sept 2026
Confirmation statement
last made up to 31 May 2026 · next due 14 Jun 2027

Current officers · 1

  • Zachary Austin Carson — director, appointed 1 Jun 2022

Source: Companies House public register · retrieved 24 Jul 2026. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Duffel do?
Duffel provides APIs and software infrastructure that enable companies to offer flights and hotel bookings to their customers. The platform is designed for travel sellers, including airlines, hospitality businesses, and travel platforms seeking to integrate travel commerce capabilities.
Who founded Duffel?
Duffel was founded by Steve Domin in 2017.
Who are Duffel's investors?
Duffel's investors include Blossom Capital, Index Ventures, Kima Ventures, Y Combinator, Benchmark.
How much funding has Duffel raised?
Duffel has disclosed $30M raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.
Where is Duffel headquartered?
Duffel is headquartered in London, GB.